Riff Tone
Sunbather
Deafheaven
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard
AmpPeavey 6505 head into Emperor Birch 4x12 Cabinet
PickupsHumbucker (likely stock Gibson Burstbuckers or 490R/498T, not explicitly specified for Sunbather recording)
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
mid5.5
treble7
reverb2
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
fuzzWay Huge Way Huge Electronics Swollen Pickle MKII Jumbo Fuzz
delayBoss Boss RE-20 Space Echo
chorusTC Electronic TC Electronic Corona Chorus
reverbSource Audio Source Audio Ventris Dual Reverb
Notes
Studio recording, 2013. Gear confirmed for Sunbather era by Equipboard and multiple forum discussions. No evidence of live rig or alternate amp/guitar for the riff section. Pedalboard evidence is from studio-era photos and interviews.
Tone Character(10)
giant, smooth wall-of-soundlush, saturated chordsmassive stereo layeringshoegaze-inspired sustaintight, percussive rhythmethereal, reverb-heavy washarticulate yet dense texturesrich harmonic overtoneshigh-gain saturationslightly scooped mids
Difficulty
The main riff requires fast, accurate picking and the ability to maintain clarity and note separation under high-gain, heavily effected conditions. The stereo layering and dense chord shapes add to the technical challenge.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard
AmpPeavey 6505 head into Emperor Birch 4x12 Cabinet
PickupsHumbucker (likely stock Gibson Burstbuckers or 490R/498T, not explicitly specified for Sunbather recording)
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
mid5.5
treble7
reverb2
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
fuzzWay Huge Way Huge Electronics Swollen Pickle MKII Jumbo Fuzz
delayBoss Boss RE-20 Space Echo
chorusTC Electronic TC Electronic Corona Chorus
reverbSource Audio Source Audio Ventris Dual Reverb
Notes
Studio recording, 2013. Gear confirmed for Sunbather era by Equipboard and multiple forum discussions. No evidence of live rig or alternate amp/guitar for the riff section. Pedalboard evidence is from studio-era photos and interviews.
Tone Character(10)
giant, smooth wall-of-soundlush, saturated chordsmassive stereo layeringshoegaze-inspired sustaintight, percussive rhythmethereal, reverb-heavy washarticulate yet dense texturesrich harmonic overtoneshigh-gain saturationslightly scooped mids
Difficulty
The main riff requires fast, accurate picking and the ability to maintain clarity and note separation under high-gain, heavily effected conditions. The stereo layering and dense chord shapes add to the technical challenge.
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